About
The Oriental Pearl Tower stands in Shanghai, China, and is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. At 468 metres, it is a television tower, but most visitors come for the views and the unusual design of its spherical observation decks, which give it a futuristic silhouette against the skyline.
What a visit offers
- Panoramic city views from the observation decks, with the Huangpu River and the skyline laid out below.
- Dining within the tower, for a meal with a view.
- Entertainment on site, making it a fuller outing than a quick look from the ground.
Planning your trip
The tower is well suited to a clear day or to an evening visit, when the city lights come on and the river reflects them. Because the decks are high and open, allow enough time to move between levels and take in each vantage point rather than rushing through.
Since the tower sits on the Pudong side of the Huangpu River, it pairs naturally with a walk along the riverfront, where you can look back across the water at the historic Bund. It makes a good anchor for an afternoon or evening in this part of Shanghai.
